Elias is a 10-year-old boy from Kenya. He is the third born in a family of four children. Elias is a third grade student at St Mary’s Catholic School and his favorite subject is Swahili. He likes to play with toys and is very innovative! His family hails from Kaptibor village and Elias’ father is a cook at a school, while his mother is a housewife. Their family lives in a two-roomed rental house together with their children.
Elias was born healthy without complications. However, when he was three years old, his father noticed he had developed an unusual walking style where the right foot bent inside. At the time, their family did not seek further care for his condition.
Later on, Elias’ father heard about our medical partner’s care center, CURE Hospital, through a friend and learned about what we do. Upon the doctor’s review, Elias has been scheduled to undergo surgery on November 2nd to correct the deformity on his right foot. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,224 to fund his procedure. Currently, Elias drags his foot and is not able to walk well, so the surgery will be very impactful for him. Once recovered, he will be able to walk well and comfortably.
Elias’ father, Samson, shared, “Any kind of support to help our boy walk comfortably will be highly appreciated.”
